- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Rafael, CA
Venetia Valley K-8
Federal NCES profile for Venetia Valley K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063509005934
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venetia Valley K-8 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Venetia Valley K-8 has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venetia Valley K-8 ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063509005934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Venetia Valley K-8 grew from 728 students in 2022-23 to 771 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 063509005934 · San Rafael, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 20.8:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students)
Venetia Valley K-8 grew from 728 students in 2022-23 to 771 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Venetia Valley K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James B. David
James B. Davidson Middle
1,052 students
- This school
Venetia Valley K-8
748 students
- Bahia Vista El
Bahia Vista Elementary
552 students
- Sun Valley Ele
Sun Valley Elementary
523 students
- San Pedro Elem
San Pedro Elementary
469 students
- Coleman Elemen 378
Coleman Elementary
378 students
What this shows Venetia Valley K-8 reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venetia Valley K-8 compares
Venetia Valley K-8 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,143
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
White 8.0%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Venetia Valley K-8 is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Rafael City Elementary reports $20,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venetia Valley K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James B. Davidson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bahia Vista Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venetia Valley K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in San Rafael
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bahia Vista Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 23:1 students per teacher
Sun Valley Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
San Pedro Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Vallecito Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Coleman Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Venetia Valley K-8
How many students attend Venetia Valley K-8?
Venetia Valley K-8 has 748 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venetia Valley K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Venetia Valley K-8 is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Venetia Valley K-8?
76.4% of students at Venetia Valley K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venetia Valley K-8?
The largest demographic group at Venetia Valley K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venetia Valley K-8?
Venetia Valley K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Venetia Valley K-8 rank among elementary schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Venetia Valley K-8 ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in San Rafael, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Rafael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Rafael City Elementary?
Besides Venetia Valley K-8, San Rafael City Elementary also operates James B. Davidson Middle (1,052 students), Bahia Vista Elementary (552 students), and Sun Valley Elementary (523 students). See the San Rafael City Elementary district page for the complete list.